Samskip, officially known as Samskip Logistics, is a prominent player in the Other Land Transportation Services industry, headquartered in the Netherlands. Founded in 1990, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, with major operational regions including Scandinavia, the UK, and the Benelux countries.
Samskip offers a diverse range of services, including intermodal transport, logistics solutions, and supply chain management, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and efficiency. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as expanding its fleet and enhancing its digital capabilities, positioning itself as a leader in innovative transport solutions. With a focus on customer-centric services and a robust network, Samskip continues to excel in the competitive landscape of land transportation.
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Industry Intensity
Land Transportation is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Land Transportation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 56% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Samskip's reported carbon emissions
Samskip, a company providing other land transportation services headquartered in the Netherlands, has set ambitious climate targets. The company is committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040.
In terms of emissions, for the reporting year 2024, Samskip reported a total of approximately 554.2 million kg CO2e. This total is comprised of approximately 291.6 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, approximately 6.6 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions, and approximately 256.5 million kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions.
For the reporting year 2023, Samskip reported a total of approximately 533.9 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 192.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 19.9 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 321.5 million kg CO2e.
The company's climate commitments include Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) aligned goals. Samskip aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2022 as the base year. Concurrently, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 42% within the same timeframe. Looking further ahead, Samskip has set a long-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2040, also from a 2022 base year. A corresponding 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions is targeted for 2040. These targets encompass land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks.
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Samskip’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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